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Happy April! In just a few short weeks, we will be joining people across the globe in celebrating Earth Day. Each year, this day serves as a time to reflect on the beauty of the world around us, and ways we can make it a better place. At the beginning of the year, Burbank kickstarted a new campaign called “Plant for a Greener Burbank.” With the help of residents and business owners, our City hopes to plant 500 new trees by the end of 2021. As a part of this initiative, the City is giving away FREE shade trees! We’re also looking for volunteers to help us plant trees in some of our parks. As we celebrate this Earth Day, we hope that you will spread the word about this campaign! If you’re interested in learning more about Plant for a Greener Burbank, visit: www.burbankca.gov/greenerburbank. We’re still adding more Virtual Activities to our schedule! We are pleased to announce that last month we added a new Ukulele Group. This group meets on Thursdays from 11am - 12pm. On April 28, SCAN will be hosting a virtual Smartphone and Tablet class for our participants. If you are interested in signing up for either of these activities, please contact the Joslyn Adult Center. We still do not have a projected reopening date, but will continue to keep everyone posted as we receive more information. In the meantime, we hope to see you in one of our Virtual Activities!
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VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES for
ADULTS 55+
SIGN UP WITH THE JOSLYN CENTER 818.238.5353 (or) joslyn@burbankca.gov
FITNESS KUNDALINI CHAIR YOGA MONDAYS I 8:30 - 9:30 AM
NEW Smartphone & Tablet Class April 28, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Join us for this special event from SCAN! An instructor will help participants improve their use of smartphones and tablets.
Ukulele Group
Each class is focused on exercises that boost the Immune System and enhance the function of the Central Nervous System. This class often ends with a short meditation.
FALL PREVENTION W/ HARRY TUESDAYS I 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Learn how to prevent stumbles, recognize fall risks, and to safeguard your environment. This class will help build lower body strength and emphasize core training, balance, and stability movements.
THURSDAYS I 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presented by Regal Medical Group
This group meets to play the ukulele and learn new songs. *Must have a Ukulele to participate.
STRENGTH & BALANCE W/ HARRY
French Club
FRIDAYS I 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Learn how to speak French! Beginners welcome!
CLASSES BRAIN BOOSTER LIVE
MONDAYS I 2:30 - 3:30 PM Discover ways to protect your most important organ - the brain. Learn how to maintain a healthy mind with simple, everday methods.
TECHNOLOGY ZOOM COACHING APPOINTMENTS
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TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS I 9:00 & 10:00 AM Meet one-on-one over the phone with Joslyn staff to learn how to use Zoom! By appointment only.
WEDNESDAYS I 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Build strength, decrease body fat, and improve balance and flexibility. This class will incorporate progressive resistance training, stretching, tai chi, yoga, Pilates and circuit training. Presented by Regal Medical Group
SHAO CHI & YOGA W/ HARRY THURSDAYS I 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM This modern approach to Tai Chi will focus on balance, core strength, flexibility, gait, posture, and anticipatory postural control. This class also combines yoga tailored for a wide range of physical abilities. Presented by Regal Medical Group
CHAIR STRENGTH TRAINING FRIDAYS I 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM This chair strength class will focus on exercises that build muscle mass, increase bone density, promote good posture, and improve balance.
Joslyn Virtual
SUPPORT GROUPS
MEN’S SUPPORT GROUP THURSDAYS I 1:00 - 2:30 PM This group provides space for men to discuss inner thoughts, life challenges, and fears.
COPING WITH COVID
MONDAYS I 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
This support group addresses life’s various struggles, and ways COVID-19 has impacted our experiences of them.
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Limited space available! Join us once a month for FREE BINGO! First Wednesday of the month I 2:00 - 3:00 PM sponsored by
BURBANK BUS Burbank Bus Senior & Disabled Transit provides transportation service to residents age 60 or over or disabled (with doctor’s certification). This service offers efficient, comfortable, and reliable transportation within the City of Burbank, seven (7) days a week. Reservations are required. For more information: 818.238.5360
NUTRITION RESOURCES for
BURBANK
BURBANK & LA COUNTY ASSISTANCE Local food resources to help prevent hunger during COVID-19
Burbank Nutrition Services
CalFresh
Burbank Nutrition Services (BNS) offers qualiied residents age 60 or over with weekly drive-thru meal pick up. For those unable to pick up, meal distribution is coordinated through the Home Delivered Meals (HDM) program. The suggested donation is $3.00. Call 818.238.5366 to apply.
Cash assistance for individuals or families. Call 866.613.3777 or visit GetCalFresh.org to apply.
Burbank Temporary Aid Center
Find Food through 211
BTAC provides clients a variety of programs and services including: groceries from BTAC’s Food Pantry; daily sack lunches for the homeless; shower and laundry for the homeless; transportation assistance; assistance with utility bills; and other services. For more information, contact 818.848.2822 or info@theBTAC.org.
Grab & Go Meals for Kids All Burbank residents are eligible for free "Grab and Go” meals for kids, provided by the Burbank Uniied School District. Friday meal pick-ups are available at the school location students are enrolled. Kids not old enough to enroll in school can pick up at any school location. At this time, meals are free and do not require program enrollment. For more information, contact BUSD Food Services at 818.729.4539 or www.busdfoodservices.com.
Children of undocumented immigrants are eligible to receive CalFresh beneets if they are citizens or legal permanent residents. Parents are encouraged to apply on behalf of their children who qualify. The CalFresh program information is conndential.
Visit 211Ia.org/food-resources or dial 211 to locate food resources near you, such as free groceries, student meals, and more.
Free Groceries Go to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s food pantry locator at lafoodbank.org or call 323.234.3030.
WIC Cash assistance for moms and children under 5. Call 888.WIC.WORKS (888.942.9675) to apply.
Additional Food, Income, and Covid-19 Support & Resources Visit 211Ia.org or call 2-1-1 (available 24 hours)
Wi-Fi Locator Tool Visit ndwii.lacounty.gov, or dial 211 to nd Wi-Fi hotspots where you can access internet at nearby parks, businesses, or other spaces. For Burbank locations visit http://gis.burbankca.gov.
LA County Residents 65 Years and Older No Cost Covid-19 Vaccinations N IDENTIFICATIO
• CAN I PARTICIPATE?
All Los Angeles County residents 65 years and older can participate. Remember to bring a photo ID with proof of age to the vaccination site. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/docs/COVIDVaccine_65Plus.pdf
• HOW TO REGISTER FOR AN APPOINTMENT OR GET TRANSPORTATION TO A VACCINATION SITE:
Visit VaccinateLAcounty.com, call 2-1-1 or the vaccine call center at 833-540-0473. Both 2-1-1 and the call center can help you make appointments in multiple languages.
• WHAT IF I’M HOMEBOUND?:
If you or your loved one is homebound, please call 833-540-0473 (8:00 am - 8:30 pm, 7 days a week) for eligibility and resources on getting vaccinated in-home. Please note this is a limited opportunity.
• GET VACCINATED, STAY PROTECTED:
COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) are all proven to be safe and effective in protecting you from getting sick.
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